Joseph Paschal JOHNSON

Male 1857 - 1925  (68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph Paschal JOHNSON was born 17 Jun 1857, Wealthia, Buckingham Co., VA (son of W. Thomas JOHNSON and Frances BRYANT); died 30 Jul 1925, Bramwell, Mercer Co., WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Bramwell Baptist Church, Bramwell, WV.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0473026D4FB04BB38FE13705EFC796734ED1

    Notes:

    Buried in Historic Oak Hill Cemetery.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Joseph P Johnson
    Age in 1860: 2
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: New Canton
    Household Members:
    Thomas Johnson 62
    Frances Johnson 48
    Mary V Johnson 18
    George A Johnson 16
    Sarah E Johnson 13
    Wealthy F Johnson 12
    Wm F Johnson 9
    Alice Johnson 7
    Robert J Johnson 5
    Joseph P Johnson 2

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Joseph P Johnson
    Age in 1870: 10
    Birth Year: abt 1860
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Buckingham Court House
    Household Members:
    Thomas Johnson 73
    Mary V Johnson 28
    Robert J Johnson 12
    Joseph P Johnson 10
    Thomas Jones 18 [black, farm laborer]
    George Toney 17 [black, farm laborer]
    Edward Cox 28 [black, gold miner]
    John Cox 10 [black, at home]
    Nannie Cox 12 [black, no occupation]

    1880 Census
    Name: Joseph Johnson
    Age: 23
    Birth Date: Abt 1857
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Marital status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Works In Bank
    Months Not Employed: 5
    Boarder in household of Tunis T. Dils, who is a mining engineer.

    This more than likely Joseph P. Johnson, who went to work in mines near Scranton, PA to learn engineering. It took him a while to get a job, so he may have worked in a bank, while boarding with Mr. Dils, who could have gotten him a job as a mining engineer.

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: J P Johnson
    Age: 41
    Birth Date: Jun 1868
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Kate Johnson
    Marriage Year: 1892
    Years Married: 8
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: coal inspector
    Household Members:
    J P Johnson 41
    Kate Johnson 29
    Pachal Johnson 7
    Nannie Johnson 6
    Helena Johnson 3
    Frances Johnson 2
    Maggie Turner 18

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Joseph P Johnson
    Age in 1910: 51
    Birth Year: abt 1859
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Kate Johnson
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Joseph P Johnson 51
    Kate Johnson 39
    Paschal Johnson 17
    Nannie Johnson 16
    Helena Johnson 13
    William Johnson 7
    Janie Johnson 5
    Inez Johnson 2

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Joseph P Johnson
    Age: 62
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Catherine H Johnson
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Joseph P Johnson 62
    Catherine H Johnson 49
    William H Johnson 16
    Jannie W Johnson 14
    Inez K Johnson 11
    Eileen Johnson 2 months

    Birth:
    1900 Census gives his DOB as Jun 1868. Jospeph's son Paschal was the informant on the death certificate. He didn't give the names of Joseph's parents, so he may have been inaccurate on the year of his father's birth.

    Occupation:
    Mining Superintendent in Pocahontas coal fields

    Buried:
    Freeman Cemetery was next to Bramwell Baptist Church, now Riverside Church. Today this cemetery is known as Historic Oak Hill Cemetery. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=115673217

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2126534&Type=Death

    Mercer Co. WV Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=5229277&Type=Death

    Joseph married Katherine Hannah HAMMOND 24 Dec 1891, Maybeury, WV. Katherine (daughter of Jacob M. HAMMAN and Rebecca Grace HERNDON) was born 26 Jun 1870, near Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV; died 1 May 1926, Bramwell, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Bramwell Baptist Church, Bramwell, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Ceremony performed by Rev. John McCracken
    McDowell County WV Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11391149&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Paschal Marquis JOHNSON was born 19 Sep 1892, Maybeury, McDowell Co. WV; died 06 Sep 1965, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co. WV.
    2. Nannie Zellette JOHNSON was born 22 Feb 1894, Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV; died 10 Aug 1979, Oceanside, CA; was buried , Eternal Hill Cemetery, Oceanside, CA.
    3. Helena Katherine JOHNSON was born 15 Aug 1896, McDowell Co. WV; died 24 Mar 1969, Baldwinsville, Onondaga Co. NY; was buried , Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville, Onondaga Co. NY.
    4. Frances Bryan JOHNSON was born 27 Apr 1898, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Nov 1903, Mercer Co. WV.
    5. William Hammond JOHNSON was born 7 May 1903, Mercer Co. WV; died 2 Dec 1976, Roanoke, VA; was buried , Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, Roanoke Co. VA.
    6. Jane Wealthia JOHNSON was born 23 Apr 1905, Ennis, McDowell Co. WV; died 28 Dec 1963, Los Angeles, CA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co. CA.
    7. Mary Elizabeth JOHNSON was born 17 Jan 1907, McDowell Co. WV; died 1 Feb 1907, McDowell Co. WV.
    8. Inez Kathleen JOHNSON was born 4 Apr 1908, Ennis, McDowell Co. WV; died 08 Nov 1977, Roanoke, VA; was buried , Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Roanoke Co. VA .
    9. Eileen Isabel JOHNSON was born 13 Oct 1915, Hiawatha, Mercer Co. WV; died 25 Oct 1996, Salem, Roanoke Co. VA; was buried , Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, Roanoke Co. VA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  W. Thomas JOHNSON was born 1 Mar 1798, near Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., VA (son of Henry JOHNSON and Elizabeth UNKNOWN); died 07 Jun 1875, Buckingham, Co., VA.

    Other Events:

    • Religion: Buckingham Baptist Church
    • _UID: 7288A282A14B48F1AE522D9D9C3DBF1FC42D

    Notes:

    first name may be William

    He bought 476 acres on Hunt's Creek in Buckingham, Co. from Powhatan Jones, in 1843. The farm was named Locust Grove. The house was story and a half set over an English cellar. During Reconstruction, cattle were slaughtered by thieves. When he tried to stop them, they threw rocks at him. He ran to a neighbor's house and was saved. His son assumed Thomas' debts. Wealthia moved to WV and her 2 remaining brothers followed.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Johnson
    Age: 52
    Birth Year: abt 1798
    Home in 1850: District 1, Buckingham, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Household Members:
    Thomas Johnson 52
    Francis Johnson 39
    Mary V Johnson 10
    George H Johnson 8
    Salley E Johnson 6
    Wesley F Johnson 4

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Johnson
    Age in 1860: 62
    Birth Year: abt 1798
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: New Canton
    Household Members:
    Thomas Johnson 62
    Frances Johnson 48
    Mary V Johnson 18
    George A Johnson 16
    Sarah E Johnson 13
    Wealthy F Johnson 12
    Wm F Johnson 9
    Alice Johnson 7
    Robert J Johnson 5
    Joseph P Johnson 2

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Johnson
    Age in 1870: 73
    Birth Year: abt 1797
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Buckingham Court House
    Household Members:
    Thomas Johnson 73
    Mary V Johnson 28
    Robert J Johnson 12
    Joseph P Johnson 10
    Thomas Jones 18 [black, farm laborer]
    George Toney 17 [black, farm laborer]
    Edward Cox 28 [black, gold miner]
    John Cox 10 [black, at home]
    Nannie Cox 12 [no occupation]


    Occupation:
    Farmer

    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    Name: Thos Johnson
    Birth Date: abt 1797
    Birth Place: Buckingham
    Death Date: 7 Jun 1875
    Death Place: Buckingham, Virginia
    Death Age: 78
    Occupation: Farmer
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Gender: Male
    Father Name: Henry Johnson
    Mother Name: Elizabeth Johnson
    Spouse Name: Frances Johnson
    FHL Film Number: 2056973

    W. married Frances BRYANT 22 Feb 1840, Buckingham Co. VA. Frances (daughter of Isaac BRYANT, Jr. and Mary SNODDY) was born 18 May 1812, Buckingham Co., VA; died 7 Mar 1869, Buckingham Co., VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Frances BRYANT was born 18 May 1812, Buckingham Co., VA (daughter of Isaac BRYANT, Jr. and Mary SNODDY); died 7 Mar 1869, Buckingham Co., VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 053A27F826B742B6AE03F0849EB70515C784

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Francis Johnson [Frances]
    Age: 39
    Birth Year: abt 1811
    Home in 1850: District 1, Buckingham, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 292
    Household Members:
    Thomas Johnson 52
    Francis Johnson 39
    Mary V Johnson 10
    George H Johnson 8
    Salley E Johnson 6
    Wesley F Johnson 4

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Frances Johnson
    Age in 1860: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1812
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: New Canton
    Household Members:
    Thomas Johnson 62
    Frances Johnson 48
    Mary V Johnson 18
    George A Johnson 16
    Sarah E Johnson 13
    Wealthy F Johnson 12
    Wm F Johnson 9
    Alice Johnson 7
    Robert J Johnson 5
    Joseph P Johnson 2

    Children:
    1. Mary Virginia (Jennie) JOHNSON was born Dec 1840, Buckingham Co. VA; died 13 Oct 1915, Nicholas Co. WV; was buried , Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Summersville, Nicholas Co. WV.
    2. George H. JOHNSON was born May 1842, Buckingham Co., VA; died 2 Jul 1862, Chimborazo Hosp. Richmond, VA.
    3. Sarah (Sallie) JOHNSON was born 05 Jul 1845, Buckingham, Co., VA; died 26 Dec 1902, Buckingham Co. VA.
    4. Wesley F. JOHNSON was born ca 1846, Buckingham Co. VA; died Bef 1860, Buckingham Co. VA.
    5. Wealthia Frances JOHNSON was born 12 Sep 1847, Buckingham Co., VA; died 18 May 1899, Nicholas Co. WV; was buried , Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Summersville, Nicholas Co. WV.
    6. William Thomas JOHNSON was born 2 Jul 1850, Buckingham Co., VA; died 14 Jul 1897, Buckingham, Co., VA.
    7. Alice Walker JOHNSON was born 07 Jan 1852, Buckingham Co. VA; died 28 Nov 1868, Buckingham Co. VA.
    8. Robert Isaac JOHNSON was born ca 1855, Buckingham Co. VA; died 01 May 1882, Fayette Co. WV.
    9. 1. Joseph Paschal JOHNSON was born 17 Jun 1857, Wealthia, Buckingham Co., VA; died 30 Jul 1925, Bramwell, Mercer Co., WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Bramwell Baptist Church, Bramwell, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry JOHNSON

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 26F34F4CB20241A69922E8F76EF36582316F

    Notes:

    Family lore gives the name as George or Paschal, but Thomas Johnson's death record gives the name of Henry. He lived on land in Fluvanna Co. now owned and occupied by Dallas Johnson, a descendant.

    Supposedly the first Johnson settlers lived on Bremo plantation, later granted to the Cocke family by George III.

    Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917Name: Thos Johnson
    Birth Date: abt 1797
    Birth Place: Buckingham
    Death Date: 7 Jun 1875
    Death Place: Buckingham, Virginia
    Death Age: 78
    Father Name: Henry Johnson
    Mother Name: Elizabeth Johnson
    Spouse Name: Frances Johnson
    FHL Film Number: 2056973

    Henry married Elizabeth UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth UNKNOWN

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4037E5E6185241E0AA592D645D3C8EE76F69

    Children:
    1. 2. W. Thomas JOHNSON was born 1 Mar 1798, near Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., VA; died 07 Jun 1875, Buckingham, Co., VA.
    2. Robert H. JOHNSON was born ca 1816, Fluvanna Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Buckingham Co. VA.
    3. Joseph JOHNSON was born ca 1797, Fluvanna Co. VA; died May 1870, Fluvanna Co. VA.
    4. George JOHNSON was born ca 1800, Fluvanna Co. VA; died Bef 1870, Fluvanna Co. VA.
    5. Betsy JOHNSON
    6. Onie JOHNSON

  3. 6.  Isaac BRYANT, Jr. was born Abt 1793, King William Parish, Powhatan Co. VA (son of Isaac BRYANT, Sr. and Marie (Mary) PERROW).

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 725301D662564349A9A7DF171166D489FA8F

    Isaac married Mary SNODDY. Mary (daughter of Robert Wilkinson Snoddy and Martha L. (Maria) Toney) was born ca 1790, Buckingham Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary SNODDY was born ca 1790, Buckingham Co. VA (daughter of Robert Wilkinson Snoddy and Martha L. (Maria) Toney).

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 7CDDFD11FEC74BB59DE3AF848F9CEACBBFA0

    Children:
    1. 3. Frances BRYANT was born 18 May 1812, Buckingham Co., VA; died 7 Mar 1869, Buckingham Co., VA.
    2. Jenny BRYANT
    3. Sarah BRYANT died 1859.
    4. Mary BRYANT


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Isaac BRYANT, Sr. was born 12 Aug 1739, King William Parish, Powhatan Co. VA (son of (Jacques) James BRIAND/BRYANT, Sr. and Elizabeth LEFEVRE); died 1800, White Hall Farm, Cumberland Co., VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 959DDA7A8C4542409CA3F7D8073EE7071AFE

    Notes:

    Other dates for birth and death 1731-1801.

    Was a soldier in the American Revolution. Was wounded in the head at the Battle of Guilford Court House, NC, March 25, 1781.

    1782 Census showed Isaac Bryant had 5 White and 13 Blacks living in his household.

    Will was dated 17 April, 1800, probated 25 Aug 1800, "also lend to my wife (Molly) all my part of the estate of Charles Perrow (deceased) now in the possession of his widow by virtue of her dower."

    Occupation:
    Farmer

    Isaac married Marie (Mary) PERROW Abt 1762. Marie (daughter of Charles PERROW and Frances GUERRANT) was born ca 1750, King William Parish, Powhatan Co. VA; died 1822, Cumberland Co. VA; was buried , White Hall Farm, Cumberland Co., VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Marie (Mary) PERROW was born ca 1750, King William Parish, Powhatan Co. VA (daughter of Charles PERROW and Frances GUERRANT); died 1822, Cumberland Co. VA; was buried , White Hall Farm, Cumberland Co., VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 374B876EB322486AB78FA7FC7290B9A24434

    Notes:

    Her nickname was Molly. Administration of her estate, Cumberland Co. VA. 1826 Book 8, pp. 155-6

    Children:
    1. 6. Isaac BRYANT, Jr. was born Abt 1793, King William Parish, Powhatan Co. VA.
    2. James BRYANT
    3. Fanny BRYANT
    4. Nancy BRYANT
    5. William BRYANT
    6. Polly BRYANT
    7. Betsy BRYANT
    8. Sally BRYANT
    9. Charles BRYANT

  3. 14.  Robert Wilkinson Snoddy was born ca 1800, Buckingham Co. VA (son of Cary Snoddy and Mary Hazelwood Wilkinson); died Bef 1850, Buckingham Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1830 Census
    Name: Robert Snoddy
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Buckingham, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
    Slaves - Males - Under 10: 2
    Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 2
    Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
    Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 3
    Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 2
    Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 5
    Total Slaves: 12
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 17

    1840 Census
    Name: Ro W Snoddy
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Northern District, Buckingham, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Slaves - Males - Under 10: 2
    Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
    Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 2
    Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
    Slaves - Females - Under 10: 6
    Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 2
    Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 2
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 6
    Persons Employed in Commerce: 1
    Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 3
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total Slaves: 16
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 25

    Robert married Martha L. (Maria) Toney. Martha (daughter of John Toney) was born ca 1810, Buckingham Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Buckingham Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Martha L. (Maria) Toney was born ca 1810, Buckingham Co. VA (daughter of John Toney); died Aft 1880, Buckingham Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 Census
    Name: Martha A Snoddy
    Age: 36
    Birth Year: abt 1814
    Home in 1850: District 1, Buckingham, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 423
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Martha A Snoddy 36
    Robert H Snoddy 22
    Christopher E Cole 25
    John Cole 23
    Aranna Cole 19
    John Snoddy 11

    1860 Census
    Name: Martha L Snoddy
    Age: 50
    Birth Year: abt 1810
    Gender: Female
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
    Post Office: New Canton
    Family Number: 223
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Martha L Snoddy 50
    John W S Snoddy 21
    Robert H Snoddy 32
    Louisa B Snoddy 24
    Robert C Snoddy 4
    Ellen F Snoddy 2
    Martha H Snoddy 10 months
    Benj F Nuckols 21

    1870 Census
    Name: Martha L Snoddy
    Age in 1870: 65
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Buckingham Court House
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Robert H Snoddy 42
    Louisa B Snoddy 35
    Robert C Snoddy 15
    Ellen F Snoddy 13
    Mattie H Snoddy 12
    Mollie B Snoddy 10
    Fitzhugh L Snoddy 8
    Willie C Snoddy 5
    Hubbard Snoddy 1
    Martha L Snoddy 65

    1880 Census
    Name: Martha Snoddy
    Age: 65 [75]
    Birth Year: abt 1815
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Mother
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: At Home
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Hubard Snoddy 52
    Lousia Snoddy 46
    Cliff Snoddy 24
    Mattie Snoddy 21
    Mollie Snoddy 18
    Fitzh Snoddy 15
    Willie Snoddy 13
    Hubard Snoddy 11
    John Snoddy 10
    Lilly Snoddy 6
    Annie Snoddy 4
    Martha Snoddy 65 [75]

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary SNODDY was born ca 1790, Buckingham Co. VA.